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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Colorado State University-Global Campus to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. To meet this increasing desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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